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Cenkus Family History

Cenkus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Minkus, Jenks, Venus, Lenius, Petkus, Cephus, Pinkus, Menius, Henkes

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Where is the Cenkus family from?

You can see how Cenkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cenkus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenkus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cenkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Cenkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Cenkus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Cenkus. For the veterans among your Cenkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenkus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cenkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cenkus in 1966 was 39, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenkus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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